Carotid endaterectomy

[jmaslanko]

A driver presented for recertification. He'd been on medical leave for a carotid endarterctomy, which was performed after a TIA. He's now about 2 1/2 months post procedure, is doing fine clinically, asymptomatic, and has been released by his surgeon. I can't find any specified waiting period after endarterectomy in the guidelines, so I assume the 1 year TIA recommendation would apply. Do others concur?

[occmedpac]

I agree with one year wait post TIA with no recurrent neuro symptoms and full neurology clearance...